Cardinal Robert Prevost, a Chicago native, was elected Pope Leo XIV on Thursday, becoming the first American pope. His brother Louis, who lives in Port Charlotte, Florida, says people often predicted ...

The College of Cardinals elected American Cardinal Robert Prevost as pope on Thursday in Vatican City. Prevost chose to name himself Pope Leo XIV. In a social media post on Thursday, the Diocese of ...

Continuing the cycle of traditions that await a new pope, the newly elected pontiff addressed his cardinals in English and ...

Pope Leo XIV, the Chicago-born Augustinian missionary Robert Prevost, celebrated his first Mass in Sistine Chapel.

The 69-year-old Chicago native, known for being reserved and private, brings a different style to the papacy compared to his ...

Both brothers were thrilled for their youngest sibling. They believe he will be a wonderful pope and are cheering for his ...

Carson Kelly said he’s “not really surprised” by his red-hot start with the Chicago Cubs, explaining how an improved mental ...

Can the new pontiff help the church regain the moral leadership lost in the priest abuse scandal — and possibly help save the ...

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson used the news to send a more informal message to the new pope: "Everything dope, including the pope, comes from Chicago!" he posted on X. "Congratulations to the first ...

The Catholic Church has a new leader and congratulations are pouring in as Pope Leo XIV prepares to celebrate his first Mass.

Yet the cardinals in the Sistine Chapel chose Robert Francis Prevost, a 69-year-old Chicago native, as the 267th pope of the ...